As many of you may already be aware, for the last three years, in addition to our Black Dog Bakery dog treats, I have also been making my own range of handmade dog (and cat) collars, dog leads, bow ties, bandanas and other accessories under the broader brand - The Black Dog Company.

What originally began as requests from friends to make batches for them, of the dog treats that became known as our Famous Liver Fudge, has grown into a business of a size which surprises and delights me every day.

However, we have reached a point where it has become obvious to me in recent months that our offering is too broad and I need to focus my efforts onto the part of the business which is growing fastest and has the most potential to continue to do so.

Therefore, for the time being at least, we will be suspending online sales of our handmade dog treats in order to concentrate on growing The Black Dog Company as a whole.

You will still be able to purchase Black Dog Bakery treats at selected dog shows and events during the course of the outdoor events season - and if you have any special events or needs, we will be more than happy to do what we can to help if you drop us a line with details of what you are looking for.

In the meantime, if you would like to take a look at The Black Dog Company range, then please pop over to the dedicated website. You can also follow The Black Dog Company on Facebook or Twitter, which will become umbrella pages covering all of our 'Black Dog' activities.

That only leaves for me to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last few years, especially you, our loyal customers. This is not the end for us, just the next step in the journey - please come with us!

Kind regards,Louise and The Black Dog (who is slightly put out that there may not be quite so many leftovers for him to 'assist' with)